Chief Engineer - Tug

Chief Engineer (Tug) – UK – Permanent

Navis Consulting are recruiting on behalf of our reputable client who are looking for a Chief Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out operational services to ships in a safe and responsible manner.
• Responsibility for the safe operation of the vessels and engines, generators and associated machinery and equipment.
• Ensure that all machinery (deck and engine) is maintained to operational standards at all times.
• Carry out ships’ husbandry and Health & Safety checks onboard the vessel, rectifying and / or reporting faults as required.
• Following statutory and regulatory guidelines as laid down by the Company, MCA and other external bodies, keep all paperwork accurate and up to date.
• To supervise and train all other engineering staff under their control.

Qualifications

• Minimum STCW III/3 <6000kW, III/2 Unlimited preferred
• All STCW basic training in date
• ENG1 Medical with at least 6 months until expiry
• Ability to thoroughly analyse all engineering situations & to submit detailed and accurate written and oral reports.
• Fault diagnosis and rectification for all the major machinery on board vessels
• Ability to manage a team and allocate responsibilities
• Harbour or Terminal towage experience preferred.
• Strong administrative/computer skills.
• Strong communication skills

You must have the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for this position